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Wenant Family History

Wenant Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Winant, Weyant, Weant, Tennant, Conant, Wendt, Levant, Wanat, Want

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Where is the Wenant family from?

You can see how Wenant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wenant family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Wenant families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Wenant family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wenant's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wenant families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 110 census records available for the last name Wenant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wenant census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 33 immigration records available for the last name Wenant. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 116 military records available for the last name Wenant. For the veterans among your Wenant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wenant lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Wenant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wenant in 1967 was 44, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wenant ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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